§ 19-10-306 - Res judicata or collateral estoppel.
               	 		
19-10-306.    Res judicata or collateral estoppel.
    If  an individual commences a civil action in any court of law or equity  within this state which arises out of the same subject matter or  occurrence that is the subject matter of a complaint before the Arkansas  State Claims Commission, the commission shall recognize any final  judgment or order rendered in the civil action as a bar to further  consideration of the claim in accordance with principles of res judicata  and collateral estoppel.